Childhood friends, Ben and Ray, find their innocent war games become real as the Great War rages around them. Set during the First World War, in simple rhyme, Where the Poppies Now Grow takes readers on a journey of friendship set against a changing landscape of innocence, of war and then finally, of peace. Nominated for Kate Greenaway Medal 2015 Nominated for Carnegie Medal 2015 Shortlisted for Hampshire School Book Award 2014 Finalist Educational Book Award - Education Resources Award 2015
When Olivia's teacher, Miss Evans, dies the children at her school are encouraged to think of everything that reminds them of her. Written with great care, touching sensitivity and humour The Copper Tree is about love and legacy and will help children understand that while sadness is an inevitable part of grief, death is not the end for what we leave behind can be everlasting. **The Copper Tree** has been listed as one of the TOP TEN BOOKS for children dealing with death and grief by USA website Other books in the series include Tom's Sunflower (Divorce and family breakup) and Help A Hamster (Adoption).
Jasper - Space Dog is the first in a series of hilarious stories about the ambitions of Charlie Tanner and his dog, Jasper. Released to mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landings, the story cleverly weaves facts about space missions with hilarious ideas about space. In their quest, Jasper and Charlie consult space experts to see if Jasper might make history too. Several considerations regarding the design and layout of Jasper Space Dog have been made including the use of dyslexie font and cream paper stock to assist those who may find some aspects of reading challenging.
A Big Book version of this humorous, rhyming story about Snow White. Snow White lives with the seven dwarves, safely in the wood. When a kind old lady offers Snow White a piece of tart to give her energy, she accepts. But is the kind old lady all she seems?
This split-page book lets you create your own hilarious versions of the most-loved rhymes. What would happen if Little Miss Muffett went up the hill to fetch an army of 10,000 men?
Fun stories of under 50 words for emergent readers
Mix and match the spooky fairy tales! A spooky follow-up to the bestselling Mixed up Fairy Tales.
We all had a big surprise when Henry, our class hamster, had four babies. Alfie Tate was adopted when he was little so he became the hamster monitor because Henry was finding it difficult to care for them. Find out how we all helped Alfie to find new homes for the baby hamsters and what happened to the smallest, Alfonzo.
What is the mystery of the pond in the park? Jake has got his net and he is determined to find out. Something is lurking down there!
2016 Young Quills Award, Historical Association UK Mercy dog, Flo, has more to contend with than racing across the dangerous battlefield of the Somme. Can she get her medical kit to the injured? Can she lead Ray, the stretcher-bearer, and his donkey to them in time? Depicting the key landmarks of the Somme, this story pays tribute to the remarkable bravery of the animals who played their part during World War One.